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Cruises from Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk's Half Moon Cruise Terminal is downtown on the Elizabeth River, beside the battleship Wisconsin.
Things to do in Norfolk, Virginia
- Nauticus and the Battleship WisconsinA maritime science centre and one of the largest battleships built, next to the terminal.
- Colonial WilliamsburgAn 18th-century town brought back to life, under an hour away.
- Virginia BeachThe boardwalk and beaches, half an hour east.
- Chrysler Museum of ArtGlass and fine art collections, free to visit.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: low season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: high season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: high season
- Oct: shoulder season
- Nov: shoulder season
- Dec: shoulder season
Norfolk is a seasonal port, with most departures from spring to autumn.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferThe Half Moon terminal is about 8 miles (13 km) from Norfolk International, 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare.
Rental cars: Available at the airport; useful for a trip to Williamsburg or Virginia Beach.
The airport for Norfolk, Virginia is Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Lounge Frog has no open lounges on record there.
Ships sailing from Norfolk, Virginia
Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Norfolk, Virginia?
On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Norfolk, Virginia: Carnival Sunshine (Carnival Cruise Line).
Which cruise lines sail from Norfolk, Virginia?
Carnival Cruise Line sails from Norfolk, Virginia.
What is the best-rated ship sailing from Norfolk, Virginia?
Carnival Sunshine (Carnival Cruise Line), at 3.7 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Norfolk, Virginia?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Related news about Norfolk, Virginia
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- Carnival's new FunPacks run $25 to $99 a day, and drink and Wi-Fi prices go dynamic Dec. 1
Carnival bundled drinks, Wi-Fi, dining and shore trips into four FunPacks, on sale until Oct. 30. From Dec. 1, drink and Wi-Fi prices change by sailing.
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- Queen Mary 2's 500th crossing will leave from Liverpool, a first for Cunard since 2015
Cunard opened 93 voyages for October 2028 to May 2029. The headline act is Queen Mary 2's 500th Transatlantic Crossing, with a rare Liverpool departure.
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